Arcticized

/ˈɑːrktɪsaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having been made Arctic in character or adapted to Arctic conditions.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'arcticize.' The '-ed' ending shows the action has already happened or been completed.

Kelly Says

This is an example of how English verbs automatically become adjectives when you add '-ed'—'a broken vase' uses the past tense of 'break' as an adjective!

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